Thursday, March 10, 2011

My Little Secret

I love to shop for clothes, but also have to respect our monthly budget. And while I have found some great pieces shopping clearance racks, I have recently discovered the joy of shopping on eBay.Many of the clothing items offered are from people, just like you and me, who go up or down a size and are trying to clear their closets of clothes they barely ever wore or no longer fit.

If you are looking for something very specific, it may take some time of daily searching, but I have found the money-saving results to be well worth it.It also helps to know your exact measurements, as different brands can vary greatly (as can clothes that have been laundered or dry cleaned).

Once you set up your account, you can save specific searches and they will email you when new listings are posted that match your criteria (like your own personal shopper)!

There also are amazing stores on eBay – companies who get items brand new with tags from Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic, Gap, BCBG and Ann Taylor…and sell them for a fraction of the price.Here are some of my favorites: